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Peanut.

I bought myself an eraser and a sharpener for I miss drawing a lot. Having these cute things within my sight somehow compensates the lack of inspiration and time to be art-productive.haha

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Art Blog Finally!

Alas, the Art Blog is finally here! Despite my classic tight schedule, I have published it already! Yay!

Feel free to visit! iamrheich.blogspot.com

<3 Rheich

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Being Ugly Sucks.

Being Ugly Sucks. Or does it really?

I stumbled on this post in my dashboard. I then thought of writing a few things about this.

Being ugly doesn’t suck because…

1.No one ever is ugly if you’re addressing it to a person’s physical attributes and features. God made each and everyone of us in His own image. We are all created in a very unique special way. This is mentioned in the Bible that God made us wonderfully and fearfully(carefully).

2.Being “ugly” is not the basis of life. It shouldn’t be a hindrance for someone to live life to the fullest. It should really suck if that’s what life is all about alright, but it’s not.

3. Ugliness is a term used only by those people who don’t know how to appreciate. Beauty, as cliche as it can get, is not limited on physical features only. Sometimes though, society would set the standards making one compare her/his features on what society has planted in our minds. But if a person can find beauty in everything,appreciating simple things… the term ugliness would be seldom used.

4. Ugliness should be attributed to a character or attitude only. If there be anything that really sucks when it comes to ugliness, that would be if you possess an ugly character. Having a bad attitude, not knowing how to appreciate, telling bad things against a person,etc… is pure ugliness. and it sucks.

5. Being beautiful is not a basis for real happiness. Only God can give us real joy. Even if you’re in the best of situations, or worst, you will never be happy if you won’t realize and know the source of happiness-God. Being beautiful will never guarantee someone’s happiness unless he/she is beautiful in God’s eyes.

And in conclusion, there is more to life than this topic. Once you center your life in God, appreciating things and being sensible as well as being sensitive to others, Being “ugly” (physically-based on society) will never be an issue anymore.

<3 Rheich

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Cam Sur 2012

One of my favorite places in Cam Sur (Camarines Sur, Bicol, PH) is Balogo Pasacao, Naga City. A place where I can always go to when I want fresh air, warm water, perfect sunsets and all the amenities of summer a busy-body like me can wish for. And just recently, right after our Palawan trip, we went to this place again.

The very thing that I’m fond of this place is the chance to have a 5-minute boat ride(which always make my heart skip a beat) to a gigantic rock-not-really-an-island beauty, named as Daruanak. This spot is really a must-go-to place whenever you plan to visit Camsur. Although, this is not really a popular one for tourists… which in turn makes it more exclusive/exotic to me. haha

The view from the top.(halfway,actually)

And how awesome is this??? That little white spot was the afternoon moon, which of course, lifted up my spirits making me dream of another world. :)

I had also the opportunity to bond with some dear friends who are also not afraid of the water with sea urchins in it and getting tanned by the sun.haha

Oh, bare-feet rock-climbing is possible also as long as you’re careful. Aha! another barefoot experience for me! Yay!  I know, Girls love shoes, but barefeet can sometimes be grand, don’t you think?

We had camping during the nights, too. We just slept in tents along the shore which is of course,one of the favorite things I want to do as often as time would allow me.

This was taken around 7 o’clock in the morning. The scene’s therapeutic to the mind and eyes, yes? Waves are quite rare in this beach so you could float like a feather all day.even at night too. :)

T’was a memorable experience we had while riding the boat back to the main shore as we were also graced by the gleaming rays of the sunset! I could stay there forever. :) Again, thanks to God who made these all and made this 3-day summer get-away possible. :)

<3 Rheich

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Palawan 2012.

Hi, Tumblr darlings! 

I have to say that this entry is but a tip of the iceberg of what was really experienced by the busy-and-tired,fragile being/travel-enthusiast/escaped princess that is living within me. I’ve been busy and  overwhelmed by the travel opportunities that I had and currently having… I guess, I’d be over-thinking if I feel that this post is an adverse effect of my (un)contained excitement and gratitude, yet it is. However, I would cut this adventure in pieces like a pizza so as not to flood your dashboard with what seem like an everlasting post that it would even let you think of unfollowing me. hahaha

So to start with, This is me and mother, before we leave for the aerial journey.

And I was so lost(and bored) that I was found perfecting the fish-braid hairstyle that remains to be an epic fail. 

Majestic Mayon!!!

And behold,Palawan!!! :)

And have I mentioned that I loooove clouds too?

Me and the brother. 

And this is a vain pose due to the boredom that was caused by delayed departure because of air traffic. Quite detrimental yet justifiable,yes? lol

And while I was busy getting a better shot of myself despite the killing boredom, the lil sister is wide asleep.haha… with her eye half-opened. and it’s worth taking the shot. She side-punched my arm when I showed her the photo.haha. Poor sister, she can’t take the boredom so she chose to get a dose of sleeping stardust instead. And me, much pathetic.or not. 

By the way, I’ll let you take an inch of frustration first,for I will end this post here. But I’ll be back in a few days with the highlights of my short palawan trip and more.  Oh, and yes, I had a major splurge of the beauties of Palawan, not the white sand beaches,(lol)… but some souvenirs and the like which enables me to see a light-bulb above my head that maybe I would have a give-away to my followers and  other tumblr users. Let’s hope on that, yes? :)

Bye for now. Be back soon.

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Paint.

My unfinished painting! …one of my unfinished paintings,actually. ;)

And this is taking me like forever…. How will I ever finish my paintings and sketches, or even my artblog? I mean, When???

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Boredom+Random=Nevermind

Coffee. Frappuccino.Love.Crave.

Gosh.Is this addiction?lol

Blue Glitters in Nude nailpolish. :)

And this, I don’t know, 100% random.

This is an engagement ring to me from myself. ;DDD

<3 Rheich

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Fun in the Sun.

One thing I love living in the tropics is that you will always have a fair share of summer and rain. Rain is beautiful because it brings an unexplainable nostalgic feeling to us and makes us reminisce sometimes. Whereas,the sun is steady and energetic and always signals excitement and fun. 

Summer days are just lurking around the corner of my excited brain and are constantly enabling me to thank God in the morning whenever sunlight would greet me a Good Morning.

As anticipated,I am ever ready to bathe under the heat of the summer sun,especially my summer is jam-packed with schedules so thrilling and exciting!Oh,how I love to travel and experience outdoor happenings. Yes, I admit,I am not really a homebody.lol

Anyways,It was my cousin’s birthday so we went back to Paguriran Island which is now a family favorite impromptu get-away. Well,I adored this place,really. I could build a cottage here and actually live here.:D

Crazy moment: Where have the crystal-clear water gone?

Me and the brother.

Test-shots taken by my cousin.She wants to learn photography,too. :)

And again,another bare-feet experience! Yay! 

Oh, and we found a bird’s nest somewhere on top of the rocks. Isn’t it just adorable? Bet she’s hungry. Where is her mommy?  

This one’s a stolen shot. But I like it,though I lost my face! haha.I feel like walking in the desert to meet Prince Dastan.lol

And of course,save the best for last! I <3 JL!:)))

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Test Shots.

The following are unprocessed photographs I took in the fantastic silent island I have mentioned in a previous entry. I obliged my models-slash-cousins to pose for the camera amidst the scorching sun rays.

TRIVIA: That little thingy at the back of the dead tree is an old lighthouse also known as “parola”, therefore the name of the island/beach. :) We dreamt of getting there yet we were discouraged by the people living there for fear that we may befriend snakes and other wild creatures(if any). :)

Now,tell me, which is better the farmer’s daughter or the fisherman’s daughter?? lol

<3 Rheich

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Rubbish.

Okay, I did this because I cannot sleep. Tumblr is really one good way to “waste” your time. Haha. or to spend the idleness? lol

I still haven’t finished packing my things for our trip! It’s 3 days ahead yet I don’t have that tingling sensation to be on a journey or maybe I’m just lazy to pack. Well, because I prefer spontaneity! lol

Anyway, I still have a lot of things to do besides packing. I still need to cut my growing bangs which is covering my .5 inch eyes already. I need to finish reading a book before we leave. And many more.

Sorry for the rubbish guys.

On a different note however, I’m thinking of making myself a “tumblelog” that will showcase tips on whatever I have learned or whatever topic I feel like writing granted that these entries will be free from useless rants and rubbish inputs. Besides, it never hurts to share to others what you have learned especially if it can help them to become better persons.Watch out for it guys!

And yeah,sorry for the “future posts” that I promised posting. They will be here in the perfect time! *stranded in my thoughts mode* hehehe

:)

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Boat Ride.

As I was imagining myself as a pink feather that drifted away to the beautiful island of Parola, I just need to take with me the reins of reality so that I can wake up and live again. Ok, I’m again,writing rubbish. XD

Nonetheless, let me redirect you back to my island adventure I mentioned in a previous post.

I was thanking God when the soles of my feet touched the fairly white sand of the beach as I unmounted the motorboat we rented.

Funny to think that my relatives(my aunt,cousins,and grandmom) were scared to take the boat ride and were having second thoughts of joining us. But, alas, they’ve enjoyed it! Thanks to the persuasion.

We also had a not-really-a-photoshoot moment, where I was under the blazing heat of the sun taking pre-determined shots brought about by the very captivating and fascinating ambiance and sereneness of the location. Gosh, If I am a photographer, I would really go back there and do some photoshoots. But, sadly, I will talk about this in detail in a future entry. :)

And this is my favorite photo of them all. :) The gentle splashing of my favorite element, water. <3

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Miracle Child.

He just turned 17 yesterday. We never imagined that He would reach such age in his life. Maybe because, he was supposed to be in heaven when he was still an infant. Maybe because he would not survive the pain of gasping for air or when he needed to undergo a heart surgical procedure. But our God is just so good for proving that those “maybe”s are just a lack of faith and also an instrument to bring Him back the glory. Yes, He planned it all. He gave us a miracle child.My brother.

(A photo of him with my mom.)

Among my other siblings, he is the most fragile. He was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a complicated congenital heart disease when he was still in his first tender months of life. I remember the time, when we would rush to the bedroom only to find out that he has long been crying enough so soft that we would not even hear a tiny baby shriek. I remember also when my mother would cry for fear that we may lose him anytime especially on days when he had hyperpyrexia/fever that caused his lips to explode and bleed. Then, our hearts would never forget his struggle for air whenever my father would mention his prayer to God, wishing that God would take his life just to spare my brother from dying. T’was a challenging and unforgettable moment when we learned from the doctor that he wouldnt live long enough than 2 years. 

But then, it would be an understatement to say that God has been so good. Especially for giving us a miracle child. An innocent sickly child who is now a smart energetic gentleman.

I am personally grateful for the chance of being an older sister to him. I remember the time when I sprained my ankle for fear that he would be harmed when I fell off the stairs because I was carrying him in my arms. He was just 1 year old then. But the sprain was worth it. I don’t even care about my weak ankles than I care about his weak heart. Then, as if I can still see myself bringing him to his school during his first weeks of kindergarten. He would always take my hand whenever he would enter their classroom door and I would assure him that I will be waiting for him outside. Such precious moments I would never want to forget. Reminiscing these takes me to higher levels of gratitude. Still, even in the worst,hard and painful times, God is our healer,our comforter,our friend. He is a powerful God,an amazing loving one. And our hearts would be forever thankful for giving us a miracle child.

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